Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi Next Previous 1 / 5 Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes celebrates his second world championship crown on the podium with Williams duo Felipe Massa (BRA) in second and Valtteri Bottas (FIN) in third. Formula One World Championship, Rd19, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Race, Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, UAE, Sunday 23 November 2014. Kimi Raikkonen (FIN) Lotus E20 celebrates at the end of the race. Formula One World Championship, Rd18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Race, Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, UAE, Sunday 4 November 2012. Lewis Hamilton (GBR) McLaren MP4/26. Formula One World Championship, Rd 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Practice Day, Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, UAE, Friday 11 November 2011. Race winner and 2010 World Champion Sebastian Vettel (GER) Red Bull Racing celebrates in parc ferme.

Formula One World Championship, Rd 19, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Race, Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, UAE, Sunday 14 November 2010. Race action as the sun sets during the inaugural race at Yas Marina. Formula One World Championship, Rd 17, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Race, Abu Dhabi, UAE, Sunday 1 November 2009. Abu Dhabi is a city on the move. Not content with enjoying one of the world's richest oil reserves, the region has recently thrown itself into a massive programme of development. And one of the jewels in Abu Dhabi's crown is the new 5.55-kilometre Yas Marina Circuit, which on November 1, 2009, hosted the country's inaugural Grand Prix. It was also the first F1 twighlight race, with powerful lighting ensuring a seamless transition from day to night. Located on the spectacular Yas Island, the track is set to revolutionise the design of future Formula One circuits.

Boasting top speeds of 320 km/h and average speeds of 195 km/h, it features nine right turns and 12 left turns and is one of the few venues on the calendar to run in an anti-clockwise direction. Designed by renowned circuit architect Hermann Tilke, Yas Marina has a waterfront setting scenic enough to rival the likes of Monaco and Valencia. And with the track wrapping itself around the island's glamorous newly-built marina, there's plenty of mooring space for the paddock's plethora of yachts. Its distinctive design also boasts several innovative elements including the iconic five-star, 499-room Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi hotel, which straddles the circuit; the 60-metre solar powered Sun Tower, which offers unrivalled views for invited guests; and a pit lane which sees the cars exit via a tunnel passing under the track. Another world first is that all of the grandstands, including the massive hairpin seating area, are covered to protect spectators from the desert sun, whilst the state-of-the-art pit building boasts 40 air-conditioned garages. Luxuriant comforts and first-rate views are clearly the watchwords for Abu Dhabi race goers.

The track itself was designed with racing in mind. As well as the waterside marina area, there are high-speed sections (including the longest straight on the F1 calendar), tight corners for overtaking, and even a twisty street circuit-style sector. Overall, its diverse elements come together to create one of the longest and most demanding tracks in the world, where close and competitive racing is guaranteed. Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi Next Previous 1 / 5 Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes celebrates his second world championship crown on the podium with Williams duo Felipe Massa (BRA) in second and Valtteri Bottas (FIN) in third. Formula One World Championship, Rd19, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Race, Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, UAE, Sunday 23 November 2014. Kimi Raikkonen (FIN) Lotus E20 celebrates at the end of the race. Formula One World Championship, Rd18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Race, Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, UAE, Sunday 4 November 2012. Lewis Hamilton (GBR) McLaren MP4/26.

Formula One World Championship, Rd 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Practice Day, Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, UAE, Friday 11 November 2011. Race winner and 2010 World Champion Sebastian Vettel (GER) Red Bull Racing celebrates in parc ferme. Formula One World Championship, Rd 19, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Race, Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, UAE, Sunday 14 November 2010. Race action as the sun sets during the inaugural race at Yas Marina. Formula One World Championship, Rd 17, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Race, Abu Dhabi, UAE, Sunday 1 November 2009. Abu Dhabi is a city on the move. Not content with enjoying one of the world's richest oil reserves, the region has recently thrown itself into a massive programme of development. And one of the jewels in Abu Dhabi's crown is the 5.55-kilometre Yas Marina Circuit, which on November 1, 2009, hosted the country's inaugural Grand Prix. It was also the first F1 twighlight race, with powerful lighting ensuring a seamless transition from day to night.

Located on the spectacular Yas Island, the track is a shining example of modern Formula One circuit design. Boasting top speeds of 325 km/h and average speeds of 190km/h, it features nine right turns and 12 left turns and is one of the few venues on the calendar to run in an anti-clockwise direction. Designed by renowned circuit architect Hermann Tilke, Yas Marina has a waterfront setting scenic enough to rival the likes of Monaco and Singapore. And with the track wrapping itself around the island's glamorous marina, there's plenty of mooring space for the paddock's plethora of yachts. Its distinctive design also boasts several innovative elements including the iconic five-star, 499-room Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi hotel, which straddles the circuit; the 60-metre solar powered Sun Tower, which offers unrivalled views for invited guests; and a pit lane which sees the cars exit via a tunnel passing under the track. Another world first is that all of the grandstands, including the massive hairpin seating area, are covered to protect spectators from the desert sun, whilst the state-of-the-art pit building boasts 40 air-conditioned garages.

Luxuriant comforts and first-rate views are clearly the watchwords for Abu Dhabi race goers. The track itself was designed with racing in mind. As well as the waterside marina area, there are high-speed sections (including one of the longest straights on the F1 calendar), tight corners for overtaking, and even a twisty street circuit-style sector. Overall, its diverse elements come together to create one of the longest and most demanding tracks in the world, where close and competitive racing is guaranteed. Abu Dhabi Formula 1 Grand Prix at Yas Marina Circuit Reviews Page 3 | bookF1.com Main Club By Steve, 29 Nov 2016 The event was great, i am not an avid F1 fan ,but wanted to experience the event and it was great. If i did it again i would only go for the weekend or if possible attend the final race as the other days of qualifying and practice seem to take a long time, but that is my opinion and i would assume all fans of F1 would want to see everything unfold during the 3/4 day event.

Main club is ok, seats are good you just get entry to a makeshift lounge down below the seating, very clean and the food is nice, air conditioned, which is great, better then eating outside in the heat. Was this review helpful? good but could have been so much better South By Andy P, 29 Nov 2016 On balance, a pretty good weekend, but could have been so much better. I bought a South stand ticket through BookF1 and was allocated a seat on the front row of the upper section. On the face of it, a great seat. Unfortunately, the downside is that the railings at the front of the stand are so high that you have to watch the race through them rather than over them. Havng said that, the view from the South stand is very good. A good majority of the action happens at the end of the straight and having a seat on the 75m line was perfect.

You also get to a good view of the slower corners heading back towards the marina (and the party boats) and if you're high enough and over to the left of the South stand then you can also see them braking into square right just before heading under the hotel - although I couldn't see this from my seat. The stewards were a complete pain on the Friday morning. The first cars on track were for GP3 warm up at 10am. However, the gate staff were adamant that they wouldn't open the gates at the South stand or Marina stand until 11am. They wanted us to walk a kilometre up to the West stand where there was a single gate open just so we could walk a kilometre back to where our seats were. It was only when a group of about 30 spectators, all started to get slightly irate at about 10:15am that they put in a radio call and were told they could let us in. However, the staff on the turnstiles in the grandstand then told us they wouldn't let us in to the stand until 11am.

I tried to explain that there were already cars on track, which we were missing, only to be told that the cars were only "practising". As I was walking away (cursing), I was lucky enough to bump into a British supervisor, who once I'd explained what was happening, then put in another radio call to one of the local guys, who then let us in to the stand. Not yet done! As I reached my seat, another steward stopped me to look at my pass. Now because I didn't have a pass with my picture on, like his, he was about to throw me out. It was only once he'd gone away and checked with someone else that he changed his mind. Although he was then nice enough to apologise. In summary, a complete shambles. I wasn't lucky enough to be staying on Yas Island for the weekend - just not able to afford the hotel prices - so was based downtown. If you're in the same situation then worth knowing that public transport from Yas Island to downtown is pretty poor. There are four buses (170, 180, 190 and 195) but they each make the journey only every 2 hours.

So there is a 30 min gap between each bus. There are no extra buses laid on for the weekend, so they are also pretty busy before and after the race. The buses only take one route through the downtown area as well, so if your hotel isn't on that route then you've either got to walk or catch a taxi to the bus stop. I had about a 20 min walk each way. If you don't want this hassle then the only other option is a taxi. Bear in mind that it's 60 dirhams each way (£15) so if you're travelling to/from airport and doing the full Thu-Sun race weekend then that's 10 trips and therefore £150 to budget for. Talking of budget, a pint at the circuit was 45 dirhams (£10). At the concerts they were 50 dirhams. Official programmes were 100 dirhams. Some people were surprised, some not. Just best to be aware and be prepared. Looking back, I had a good weekend. Would I go again? No, probaby not. There are too many places that do it much better. Was this review helpful?

Brilliant time at Abu Dhabi again. South By Ken, 29 Nov 2016 Had a brilliant time at this Circuit. As an Hamilton supportet, it was good that he won the Race, but he also lost the World Championship, which was a downer. This however was not down to this race. Plenty of action in front of the South Stand, and a brilliant Bar area. The Concerts were also great, with Lionel Richie on Saturday and Rihanna on Sunday. This is my third visit to this Circuit, and I have always chosen the South Stand, which I originally decided to book, after reading reviews on this Site. Was this review helpful? < Previous : 1 ... Page 3 ... 24 : Next > Thank You For Your Feedback Your vote will help other visitors to more easily find the most helpful reviews and better plan their experience. Thank you! Report Review We encourage our reviewers to discuss all their opinions, both good and bad. On rare occasions, a review may be submitted that is inappropriate or offensive to some site visitors. If you feel this review is not appropriate then please let us know so we can check it through and, if necessary, remove it from the site.

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The McLaren pole-winner had to stop on lap 20 with a brake problem after which Germany's Vettel romped home with ease in Formula 1's first twilight race. New world champion Jenson Button launched an attack on Webber late on but had to settle for third. His Brawn team-mate Rubens Barrichello was fourth at the new Yas Marina track. The veteran Brazilian never threatened to make up the three points he needed to overhaul Vettel in the final drivers' standings and the 37-year-old must settle for third place after a season in which he occasionally looked like a potential world champion. Race with Webber was alot of fun - Button (UK only) BMW Sauber's Nick Heidfeld came fifth in Abu Dhabi ahead of Toyota's rookie Kamui Kobayashi, while the Japanese's team-mate Jarno Trulli was seventh with Toro Rosso's Sebastien Buemi eighth. Vettel recorded the fourth win of his hugely-promising season and it was also the fourth time Red Bull scored a one-two this year.

The last grand prix of 2009 was a largely uneventful race held at the spectacular and well-received new Yas Marina circuit, in which the Abu Dhabi government has invested huge amounts of money. It was expected that Englishman Hamilton would cruise to victory after a storming performance in qualifying on Saturday in a McLaren car which he said had not been better all season. But Hamilton was struggling with rear brake problems from the start and he was never able to get away from the chasing Vettel. The German leapfrogged into the lead after making his first pit stop two laps later than the McLaren, and Hamilton was called into the pits to retire just a lap later. "I was locking and locking and locking it was harder than ever to drive the car," Hamilton told BBC Sport. "It's a shame as the car felt so good these last couple of days, but we haven't had many brake problems this year so there you go. Hamilton won the most points of any driver in the second half of 2009 "But I still think the whole team should be really proud of how we have recovered this season." Vettel dominated from then on, and the race only really lit up with Webber and Button's last-lap duel.

"We had a very good launch and I was close to out-accelerating Lewis, but he disappeared into the distance with his Kers [energy-boost button]," said Vettel. "But I was able to stay close enough and we knew we were a little bit heavier and I was always catching up in the last sector. That was the secret. "After he retired I had a little bit of a cushion and was able to pace myself but the car was brilliant. A pleasure to sit in it. It's a shame the season ends now but it's a perfect day to finish it on a high." Webber said: "We had a bit of a short fill (at the first stop), so JB could do a good few laps and make up the gap. I thought it was going to be tight at the end. "We had a good clean fight, on the limit for the two big (braking) stops." Button added: "It was a fun race. I thought I could pull it off, but Mark is always a difficult person to overtake. It was clean, but on the edge. "Today has been a bonus after winning the championship in Brazil.

A podium is a nice way to end the year." Barrichello, who looks likely to join Williams next season, suffered from wing damage in a small collision with Webber as the cars made their way through Yas Marina's first turn for the first time - and Button was able to sneak past. JAKE HUMPHREY'S BLOG The past seven months have been the fastest, most exciting and most rewarding of my life The world champion was passed himself after pitting on lap 18, with new boy Kobayashi - standing in for injured Timo Glock for a second time - slipping through cleverly in his lighter car at the third attempt. Unlike the pack who started at the front, Kobayashi was on a one rather than two pit-stop strategy and could not keep that position gained, but his sixth will be widely admired in F1 circles - especially with many driver line-ups not confirmed for next season. "The performance was really great," he told BBC Sport. "It was wet in Brazil and dry here, but for me it's easy to adapt to different conditions." Acclaim for the Yas Marina circuit was quick to follow after the first race at Formula 1's newest venue.

"The circuit is almost perfect," said Brawn team boss Ross Brawn, who led his charges to the constructors' championship in their debut season. "It's a fabulous facility and we're honoured to be here." Of the race, he added: "We don't quite have the pace of Red Bull at the moment, they've moved ahead a little bit." Bookmark with: Written by Rebecca, November 4th, 2016 The VIP Experience – 74m Mega Yacht Hospitality The final race of the season is nearly here and is one of the most exciting races of the F1™ Calendar. The Abu Dhabi GP weekend is particularly special as it is the only race that is staged in twilight making the atmosphere that extra bit more magical. Yas […] Written by Exclusive GP, June 25th, 2015 There is always a real sense of anticipation among race fans when Formula 1 announces their calendar for the coming year. Since the formation of the World Championship racing event, the dates, locations, and number of races per season has been in a seemingly constant state of change.

Some tracks that were popular years ago […] Written by Exclusive GP, May 29th, 2015 The Abu Dhabi F1 grand prix is without question one of the most eagerly anticipated formula one racing events in the F1 calendar. Although there are some truly fantastic F1 circuits located all over the world, for many, the Abu Dhabi F1 grand prix is the most popular race thanks to the world famous and […] Written by Exclusive GP, May 22nd, 2015 As we look forward to the rest of an exciting new Formula One season, one of the best ways to fill the lengthy gaps between races is to speculate on who will win the championship, and reflect on the past drivers who won. Abu Dhabi Grand Prix winner Lewis Hamilton is already looking like a […] Written by Exclusive GP, April 27th, 2015 At a time when many iconic Grand Prix races are facing an uncertain future, the Abu Dhabi GP is emerging as a bright beacon of hope, with race organisers promising that the seventh UAE race will be the “best one yet”.

The race, which will take place at the famous Yas Marina Circuit from November […] Written by Exclusive GP, January 9th, 2015 The 2014 Formula 1 season recently came to a close, with Lewis Hamilton winning the World Championship in the final race at the Yas Marina circuit in Abu Dhabi. Hamilton had dominated for most of the season, but Nico Rosberg was able to hang in there long enough to make that final race mean something. […] Written by Exclusive GP, November 25th, 2014 Lewis Hamilton won the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix to become the 2014 Formula One world champion. As the sun went down in Abu Dhabi and on the 2014 season Hamilton emerged victorious saying “2008 was a great year in my life. The feeling I have now is way, way past that. The greatest feeling ever.” […] Written by Exclusive GP, November 19th, 2014 Yas Marina, the prestigious venue of F1 Abu Dhabi, the largest of its kind in the Middle East is one of the finest marinas in the Gulf state.

Operated and managed by Camper & Nicholsons Marinas, it is situated on Yas Island, one of the many islands adjoining the Arab capital. It is a highly […] Written by Exclusive GP, November 19th, 2014 There are many facts that you may or may not know about the Abu Dhabi GP. This world famous race is fascinating to people in ever country. Yas Marina Circuit Yas Marina Circuit hosted the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix for the first time in 2009. Of all the Formula One racing circuits the Yas Marina […] Written by Exclusive GP, November 8th, 2014 By the time November rolls around on the F1 calendar, many drivers have already given up their hopes of becoming a World Champion for another year. Those still in the hunt can look forward to the final race of the season and the potential rewards that come with securing Abu Dhabi double points.

This season […] 1 Mayfair to Monte Carlo Supercar Tour 21 - 30 May 2017 La Marée Restaurant Luxury Terrace Monaco Grand Prix Hospitality 2017 Abu Dhabi Trackside Superyacht 2016 25 - 27 November 2016 2016 Formula 1 Abu Dhabi - Results and Teams Bahrain Grand Prix - 03 Apr Bahrain: Bahrain International Circuit About this race The 2004 Grand Prix of Bahrain marked the first ever round of the FIA Formula One World Championship to be held in the Middle East. The 5.412 km Grand Prix circuit was designed with the spectator in mind, with 50,000 grandstand seats, all providing excellent views. Those spectators (a total of 100,000 over a race weekend) get to see the cars heading into the external desert area, before coming back into the oasis-styled infield. It offers the driver a unique experience in the way the circuit's width varies at the end of the different straights. This allows for diverse racing lines, and the 15-corner design provides at least three genuine overtaking opportunities.

When Friday 01 – Sunday 03 April, 2016 Where Bahrain, Sakhir Chinese Grand Prix - 17 Apr China: Shanghai International Circuit About this race The Shanghai International Circuit was designed as the race circuit for the new millennium. And the modern track, with its stunning architecture, has achieved its goal of becoming China's gateway to the world of Formula One racing since it debuted on the calendar in 2004. Not only is the course remarkable for its change of acceleration and deceleration within different winding turns, making high demands on the driver as well as the car, but also for its high-speed straights. These offer crucial overtaking opportunities and give an intense and exciting motorsport experience to the spectators. The main grandstand with 29,000 seats provides a spectacular view of almost 80 percent of the circuit.

When Tuesday 19 – Sunday 17 April, 2016 Where China, Shanghai Russian Grand Prix - 01 May Russia: Sochi About this race The Sochi circuit is the first purpose-built Formula One facility in Russia and hosts the country's inaugural Grand Prix in October 2014, in the same year that the city also stages the Winter Olympics. Construction of the 5.853-kilometre track has come under the design supervision of renowned circuit architect Hermann Tilke. The track width varies from 13 metres at its narrowest point to 15 metres at the start-finish line. The circuit, which runs in a clockwise direction, consists of 12 right- and six left-hand corners, and combines both high-speed and technical sections. Formula One cars are expected to reach a maximum speed of 320 km/h on the 650-metre straight between the first and second turns, with an average lap speed of around 215 km/h.

When Friday 29 – Sunday 01 May, 2016 Where Russia, Sochi Spanish Grand Prix - 15 May Spain: Circuit de Catalunya About this race The Formula One teams are no strangers to Barcelona's Circuit de Catalunya; not only have they raced there every year since 1991, they also conduct extensive testing at the venue. Barcelona's mix of high and low-speed corners, plus its abrasive and rather bumpy track surface, makes for a physically and mechanically taxing race. Tyre wear is particularly high and the varying winds that cut across the circuit mean an optimum set-up can be hard to find. For spectators Elf corner is one of the track's few overtaking opportunities. For the drivers it is the final two turns, known collectively as New Holland, which provide one of the biggest challenges of the season. A fast exit is essential in order to maximise speed down the start-finish straight into Elf. When Friday 13 – Sunday 15 May, 2016 Where Spain, Catalunya Monaco Grand Prix - 29 May Monaco: Circuit de Monaco About this race The Monaco Grand Prix is the one race of the year that every driver dreams of winning.

Like the Indy 500 or Le Mans, it stands alone, almost distinct from the sport from which it was born. A combination of precision driving, technical excellence and sheer bravery is required to win in Monte Carlo, facets which highlight the differences between the great and the good in Formula One. Cars run with maximum downforce and brakes are worked hard. Overtaking is next to impossible so qualifying in Monaco is more critical than at any other Grand Prix. The Portier corner is key to achieving a good lap time around Monaco. It is preceded by the Loews hairpin, the slowest corner in Formula One, and followed by the tunnel, one of the few flat-out sections of the track. When Thursday 26 – Sunday 29 May, 2016 Where Monaco, Monte Carlo Canadian Grand Prix - 12 Jun Canada: Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve About this race The first race to be held on this circuit was October 1978. Gilles Villeneuve, in his first season with Ferrari, was yet to win a Formula One race, but at his home Grand Prix he took a memorable debut victory. Following his tragic death in 1982, the track was renamed in his honour.

Some of the great drivers of the sport have taken the spoils here include Michael Schumacher, who holds the record of having won seven times in Canada. It is also the scene of Jean Alesi's single Grand Prix victory in 1995, driving the number 27 Ferrari, the same car number which carried Gilles Villeneuve into the hearts of the Canadian Formula One fans. When Friday 10 – Sunday 12 June, 2016 Where Canada, Montréal Grand Prix of Europe - 19 Jun Azerbaijan: Baku City Circuit About this race Azerbaijan is the latest addition to the Formula 1 calendar. The challenging street circuit will take place in the beautiful city centre Baku which is a combination of history and modern skylines with views across the Caspian sea. The circuit has been designed by renowned F1 track architect Hermann Tilke and claims to be the fastest street circuit of the season. It is 6 km long and features 20 turns, 8 turns to right and 12 to left.

Tilke said "Obviously street circuits present a number of challenges, in terms of circuit design, but we have been able to incorporate some unique features that will provide the teams and fans with fascinating racing." When Friday 17 – Sunday 19 June, 2016 Where Azerbaijan, Baku Austrian Grand Prix - 03 Jul Austria: Red Bull Ring About this race In the 1950s local group of motor racing enthusiasts created an L-shaped circuit with cones and hay bales in the town of Zeltweg. The first race was held there in 1958 and went on to hold two rounds of the Formula Two Championship in 1959 and 1960. In 1964 the circuit hosted a round of the world championship. In 1965 Formula One racing decided not to return, but the sportscar event was still run and won by local hero Rindt. Rindt's success, coupled with a growing interest in F1 racing, led to funding for a purpose-built circuit. The Osterreichring was located in a natural basin and proved to be one of the fastest tracks in the world.

Its impressive corners, wonderful aesthetics and demand on driver skill would pass into Formula One legend. It was eventually redeveloped as the Red Bull Ring and reopened in 2011. When Friday 01 – Sunday 03 July, 2016 Where Austria, Spielberg British Grand Prix - 10 Jul Great Britain: Silverstone Circuit About this race When the Formula One World Championship was incepted in 1950, Silverstone held the very first round, won by Guiseppe Farina in an Alfa Romeo. More recently, various upgrades have been made to the track's facilities including a new racing school. Importantly, with government funding, a new bypass has been built, greatly improving access to the once notoriously out-of-the-way venue. Major changes were made to the circuit's Formula One layout, designed to improve the venue for spectators and provide an even greater driver challenge. The new infield layout juts right at the reworked Abbey bend before heading into the new Arena complex of turns. This takes drivers on to the main straight of Silverstone’s National circuit, before rejoining the previous Grand Prix layout at Brooklands.

When Friday 08 – Sunday 10 July, 2016 Where Great Britain, Silverstone Hungarian Grand Prix - 24 Jul Hungary: Hungaroring About this race Hungary first hosted a grand prix in the 1930s, but following the Second World War and the building of the Iron Curtain it was not until the 1960s that motorsport began to find a place in the country. A brand new circuit 19 kilometres outside Budapest opened in 1986 and it held its first Formula One event in August that year. It was a huge success and almost 200,000 fans showed up. Although tight and twisty, the circuit has been known to throw up some great races, the most memorable being Thierry Boutsen's win in 1990, beating Ayrton Senna by 0.3 seconds, and the 1997 race where Damon Hill in the Arrows sensationally passed Michael Schumacher's Ferrari only to be denied the win by mechanical failure on the very last lap.

When Friday 22 – Sunday 24 July, 2016 Where Hungary, Budapest German Grand Prix - 31 Jul Germany: Hockenheim About this race The original Hockenheim circuit was built in 1939, it was almost eight kilometres long and was formed of two long, curved straights with a long corner at either end. In 2002 the long runs through the forest were done away with and the layout of the track was heavily modified. And with the success in recent years of local heroes Michael Schumacher and Sebastian Vettel, the German Grand Prix at Hockenheim has become one of the most atmospheric races of the season, with the noise from fans in the stadium section being almost deafening at times. When Friday 29 – Sunday 31 July, 2016 Where Germany, Hockenheim Belgian Grand Prix - 28 Aug Belgium: Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps About this race Belgium's Spa-Francorchamps circuit is among the most historic on the Formula One calendar, having hosted a (non-championship) Grand Prix as long ago as 1924, and remains one of the most popular venues with drivers and fans alike.

Spa remains the longest circuit on the calendar. Its mix of long straights and challenging fast corners, coupled with its picturesque setting, means that most drivers still rank it among their favourite tracks. The weather is still notoriously changeable (it can often be simultaneously raining on one part of the track and dry on another) and Eau Rouge, with its high speed and sudden elevation change, maintains its reputation as one of Formula One racing's most technically demanding corners. When Friday 26 – Sunday 28 August, 2016 Where Belgium, Francorchamps Italian Grand Prix - 04 Sep Italy: Autodromo di Monza About this race Monza is regarded by many as the embodiment of Formula One racing. Not only is it a fantastic example of a track that combines speed with skill, it also has a heart and soul all of its own. It has seen some of the finest races of all time, but also some of the sport's worst accidents. The names of great drivers and the sounds of engines from years gone by linger in the grand old trees surrounding the track in the royal park.

The list of famous victories and horrifying crashes is long, and all combine to make Monza one of the most magical places on the Formula One calendar. For many there is nowhere that encapsulates the sport better than this circuit. The Italians call it 'La Pista Magica', the magic track, a description few would disagree with. When Friday 02 – Sunday 04 September, 2016 Where Italy, Monza Singapore Grand Prix - 18 Sep Singapore: Marina Bay Street Circuit About this race In 2008 Singapore had the honour of hosting the first night-time event in Formula One history. The inaugural Singapore Grand Prix proved a huge hit, staged on a new street circuit, with the city's famous skyline providing a truly spectacular backdrop. It instantly established itself as one of the most dramatic and atmospheric races on the calendar. Using public roads around the Marina Bay area, the circuit utilises powerful lighting systems to replicate daylight conditions and the most stringent safety protocols ensure driver and spectator safety. Grandstand seating and hospitality areas lining the track can accommodate more than 80,000 spectators, while a permanent pit area with deluxe paddock facilities is located adjacent to the Singapore Flyer complex.

When Friday 16 – Sunday 18 September, 2016 Where Singapore, Singapore Malaysian Grand Prix - 02 Oct Malaysia: Sepang International Circuit About this race In the mid 1990s, Malaysia was undergoing a huge change and the country's leadership was determined that by 2020, the country would be a fully industrialised nation. As part of that vision, Malaysia wanted to create a circuit track that would be the envy of the world in terms of its facilities and technology. The Sepang International Circuit, made its debut in 1999 and it did not disappoint. Designed by Hermann Tilke, Sepang is one of the most technical circuits in Formula One. The combination of long high-speed straights, and tight twisting complexes make the track very complicated, but also perfect for overtaking as the track itself is very wide. The drivers love it and, along with Malaysia's distinct atmosphere, it makes for an experience unique in Formula One.

When Friday 30 – Sunday 02 October, 2016 Where Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur Japanese Grand Prix - 09 Oct Japan: Suzuka About this race One of the greatest tracks used in Formula One racing today, Japan's Suzuka circuit is a massive test of car and driver ability. Built by Honda as a test facility in 1962, the track was designed by Dutchman John Hugenholz, the Hermann Tilke of his day. A huge theme park was also constructed at the track, including the famous big wheel which dominates the Suzuka skyline. Suzuka has provided the scene for many nail-biting end-of-season deciders, including the infamous collisions involving Alain Prost and Ayrton Senna. Suzuka includes some of the F1 calendar's most challenging corners. Among the drivers' favourites are the high-speed 130R and the famous Spoon Curve. On top of this the circuit's figure-of-eight layout makes it unique in F1 racing.

When Friday 07 – Sunday 09 October, 2016 Where Japan, Suzuka United States Grand Prix - 23 Oct United States: Circuit of The Americas About this race The Circuit of The Americas (COTA) is the first purpose-built F1 facility in the US designed for any and all classes of racing and was officially opened on October 21, 2012 by COTA ambassador and 1978 F1 world champion, Mario Andretti. A 5.5-kilometre (3.4-mile) Grand Prix circuit, located in Wandering Creek, southeast of the Texan capital designed by Hermann Tilke in collaboration with American architectural firm HKS offers a 20-turn, anticlockwise track, and draws inspiration from the best circuits around the world, as well as taking advantage of the site's natural topography to include dramatic elevation changes of up to 40 metres.

When Friday 21 – Sunday 23 October, 2016 Where United States, Austin Mexican Grand Prix - 30 Oct Mexico: Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez About this race The history of Mexico's Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez is interwoven with that of brothers Ricardo and Pedro Rodriguez. It was the former's emergence in 1961 that prompted the decision to build a 5-kilometre circuit in the public Magdalena Mixhuca park in the east of Mexico City. And it was the latter's success later that decade which helped build an incredibly fervent home support for the event. Mexico would become the traditional end-of-season event in the late '60s until the early ‘70’s. It was not until 1986 that Formula One racing would return to Mexico City for another 6 years until 1992. A return to the F1 calendar was sealed for 2015 after an injection of both private and government money. The facility will be upgraded, while the entire track will be resurfaced.

When Friday 28 – Sunday 30 October, 2016 Where Mexico, Mexico City Brazilian Grand Prix - 13 Nov Brazil: Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace About this race Interlagos staged its first championship Grand Prix in 1973. The track became a lucky charm for local racers, Fittipaldi, Carlos Pace and Carlos Reutemann all taking the spoils of victory in the 1970s. Interlagos was the scene of Pace's first and only Formula One triumph, and following his death in a plane crash the circuit was renamed in his honour. Ayrton Senna, a Sao Paulo local, the last Brazilian world champion, was the driver behind keeping the race at the city, and although there has not been a local champion since Senna's death, the passion of the Brazilian fans keeps the sport coming back every year.

When Friday 11 – Sunday 13 November, 2016 Where Brazil, São Paulo Abu Dhabi Grand Prix - 27 Nov Abu Dhabi: Yas Marina Circuit About this race Located on the spectacular Yas Island, the Yas Marina Circuit, which in November 2009, hosted the country's inaugural Grand Prix and was the first F1 twighlight race. Designed by renowned circuit architect Hermann Tilke, Yas Marina has a waterfront setting scenic enough to rival the likes of Monaco and Valencia and boasts top speeds of 320 km/h and average speeds of 195 km/h. It features nine right turns and 11 left turns and is one of the few venues on the calendar to run in an anti-clockwise direction. The high-speed sections (including the longest straight on the F1 calendar), tight corners for overtaking, and even a twisty street circuit-style sector come together to create one of the longest and most demanding tracks in the world, where close and competitive racing is guaranteed.

When Friday 25 – Sunday 27 November, 2016 Where Abu Dhabi, Yas Island Round 20 of 21 Australian Grand Prix - 26 Mar Australia: Albert Park About this race When Formula One came to Australia in 1985 it set up home in Adelaide. Despite the popular end of season slot for the Adelaide race, pressure was growing from the Melbourne motor sport community, and in 1993 an agreement was reached with Formula One to host the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne. A track was developed in Melbourne's beautiful Albert Park, part of it using closed-off public roads, and in 1996 the city held the first round of the world championship. Since then the race has become very popular with drivers and fans alike, and the party atmosphere of Melbourne keeps them coming back year after year. When Sunday 26 – Sunday 26 March, 2017 Where Australia, Melbourne Abu Dhabi Formula 1 Grand Prix at Yas Marina Circuit Reviews Page 4 | bookF1.com Brilliant weekend at Abu Dhabi F1 South By Claire Yorkshire , 28 Nov 2016 We had a lovely time and excellent seats.

There was not too much traffic in the morning as we arrived early just before the buses started running from the booked car park to the circuit. Traffic was very busy however after the concerts. Toilet facilities were clean and readily available. Food and drink was the usual mix of burger, pizza, BBQ etc. If you hire a car be aware that there are no petrol stations near the airport to refuel before taking the car back! Was this review helpful? South Club By Alison , 28 Nov 2016 Yes Marina circuit is great. Very clean. Lots of facilities and never seems overcrowded even when it's full. It is fairly expensive to buy food and drink her but then Abu Dhabi is expensive. My only criticism is that they won't let you take in your own water you have to buy everything onsite. The stands are clean and great viewing. Everything is well controlled and there is entertainment in the circuit too. South stand is a fantastic view of lots of race action. Well worth paying a bit extra for south club as you get an air conditioned building to have your refreshments in and the food is of a better quality though the outside catering has improved this year. Was this review helpful?

By Kennyth Harris , 14 Mar 2016 Car Hire We were informed in the documentation that there would be someone to meet us at the arrivals gate. This wasn't the case but the signage in the airport was clear enough that we found the desk without too much effort. The was some confusion as the company name didn't seem to match the signs above the desk giving us two possibilities. This was quickly sorted out as the staff at the 'wrong' desk had clearly seen this confusion before and directed us across the aisle. The staff as the correct desk were helpful but apparently had little actual power to change anything. The timings on our bookings were out by 12 hours - a discrepancy with the 24hour verses 12 hour clock systems I believe but this was not something they could rectify because "The booking was made through a third party." We were taken to our car which was a little disappointing. There were minor scratches and dents all over, suspicious stains on the upholstery and it didn't manage 0 - 60 in the four days we had it - but then we had gone for the budget option and it did do the job.

I hadn't looked for directions from the Airport to the Hotel prior to arrival in Abu Dhabi and hadn't counted on the fact that none of the Vodafone travel deals work in Abu Dhabi meaning that using data roaming was prohibitively expensive. The hire company provided us with a map (in the broadest definition of 'Map') but this was woefully inadequate - didn't name most streets (Almost every street in Abu Dhabi is named some variation of Bin Zayed the First street), didn't have the one way restrictions listed and had icons for tourist attractions obscuring major junctions. This led to what would have been an entertaining couple of hours if we hadn't just got a 7 hour flight. When we returned the car we had further difficulties. They didn't mention the late return charge caused by the above timing error and I chose not to remind them but they found a slight scratch on the front bumper that wasn't on the paper work (possibly obscured under the other scratch and dent markings). We hadn't had any incidents and the mark would probably polish out if you could target it sufficiently enough not to accidently fix other scratches at the same time. It was possibly consistent with a suitcase brushing past and would not have affected the sale value of the car.

There was a scratch marked on the paperwork on the opposite side of the car that didn't seem to exist on the car and this was further confused by the fact that their paperwork was for a left hand drive car (the steering wheel was the wrong side). They threatened me with arrest as I refused to pay for the scratch but backed down when I told them to call the police as I would accuse them of fraud. Hotel in Abu Dhabi The Grand Mercure Hotel in Abu Dhabi was wonderful. We had it booked at a great rate and weren't expecting much. We arrived out front and a member of staff valet parked our car for us. Check in was seamless and we were quickly in our room. The room was well appointed, the bed comfortable and massive. The bathroom spacious clean and with a great shower. We had room service the first night and the food was both reasonably priced and good quality. In the mornings we had inclusive breakfasts. This was a buffet style affair with as much as you could eat from various world cuisines. Remember though that this is a Muslim country: I never got to grips with beef 'bacon' or sausages.

Grand Prix Abu Dhabi was my fifth Grand Prix (Spa, Melbourne, Hungary, Monza) and is second only to Melbourne as an event, in my opinion. The track and stadium are purpose built and in the middle of the Yas Marina resort. We got free car parking with our tickets and there was plenty of car parking available. Additionally there were free entertainments on and off the track turning the experience from a race into a weekend long event. The off track entertainments were divided into a series of themed 'Oasis' scattered around the track. At these you could drive simulators, take part in a timed F1 pit stop, fly on zip wires, or relax to music. There was also free entry to concerts each night (Enrique Iglesias, Florence and the Machine and Blur). The only word of warning is that you are NOT out by a factor of ten on the bar prices. Transfer Our transfer to the Talal Liwa hotel went from the airport (after we had returned the car). Again we were told to expect someone to meet us at the airport. They were late but we found them after a helpful member of airport staff phoned the company for us.

The car arrived a short time later and was a large people carrier adapted to have two amazingly comfortable armchair style recliner seats in the back. These reclined and allowed us some much needed sleep for most of the 2 hour journey. Unfortunately the driver did not know the way and had to keep asking for directions. This did not seem to be an issue as everyone in Abu Dhabi is so very helpful and there is basically only one road that leads directly to the Hotel. Hotel in desert The Tilal Liwa hotel is as amazing as the photos suggest! The hotel is built on two floors surrounding the central swimming pool and is open on one side giving the effect of an Oasis overlooking the desert. The staff are amazing and cannot do enough to help you. The food was good and plentiful - we were out there during the country's National Day celebrations. The hotel put on a garden party / barbecue with singers, belly dancers and local cooking demonstrations on the lawn overlooking the desert. there are other activities including Camel rides, Quad bikes, 4x4 rides and expeditions into the desert - available at a set price.

The only downside to this hotel is that, for a place advertising itself as a 'romantic get away resort' there were a lot of children running around and for the first half of the week there was little entertainment for them. After this clowns appeared and pool staff seemed to wrangle them. Was this review helpful? West Club By Lewisfan, 22 Dec 2015 What an awesome 4 days at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix (Shame Lewis didn't perform!) Our tickets were for West (Club) Grandstand, Block F. Not completely convinced "club" is really worth the extra, but I suppose it was refreshing to sit/stand in an AC room, shame it was a short hike to get to! Our seats were second from the front situated at the end of the main straight (where Rosberg did his doughnuts) agh! Cannot wait until next season, will definitely book with bookF1.com again outstanding service! Thank you bookF1.com. Was this review helpful? Main By Sally, 20 Dec 2015 From first look at your website to booking and visiting - everything went like clock work.

The ticket information was good, the pre-event emails and information were useful and the weekend was great. We stayed in Abu Dhabi and found a free bus service to take us to the track (the buses were ok but took a while and the taxis expensive and non-existent at the end of the races). The circuit was easy to find and walk round. Our main grandstand seats gave us a good view of the start/finish line and the pits. The only down side was the queue for the evening concerts - hundreds of people standing for over an hour just to reach the entrance. Security is good but they were so slow! The best bit was the pit walk on the Thursday as we saw lots of cars and talked to some drivers too. Was this review helpful? < Previous : 1 ... Page 4 ... 24 : Next > Thank You For Your Feedback Your vote will help other visitors to more easily find the most helpful reviews and better plan their experience. Thank you! Report Review We encourage our reviewers to discuss all their opinions, both good and bad. On rare occasions, a review may be submitted that is inappropriate or offensive to some site visitors.

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Question: The Yas Marina circuit used in Formula 1 for the first time in 2009, is the venue for which Grand Prix?
Answer: Abu Dhabi